SMALL BUT MIGHTY PRESCHOOL TEAM

As our Director and Junior Kindergarten Teacher,  Shannon is committed to creating a safe and engaging early learning environment that encourages children to explore through creative, hands-on opportunities. Shannon possesses a Bachelor's of Education (Masters of Teaching) and prior to moving to early learning, built her career as an elementary teacher, specializing in teaching kindergarten - grade 3, English as a second language, and creating inclusive classrooms. Shannon is passionate about inquiry-based learning, learning through play, and helping children to develop their creativity, self-confidence and social-emotional skills. 

As an Educational Assistant and ECE Teacher, Lanna has a passion for guiding children to meet their full potential while exploring and playing. Lanna’s warmth and positive energy are contagious; her knack for relating to and comforting children is one-of-a-kind. Having spent several years working as an educational assistant in pre-kindergarten settings, Lanna has a strong understanding of strategies needed to meet the complex and unique needs of her learners, and enjoys working with therapists and family members to create cohesive and comprehensive support plans. Combined with her skillful ability to implement carefully thought-out modifications and strategies, Lanna develops nurturing relationships with her students, which provides them with the tools and the emotional security needed to take risks, experience success, and develop identities as confident learners. 

As a Preschool Teacher and experienced ECE, Chloe has been working alongside children and families for several years, with a focus on supporting preschool-aged, neurodivergent children. Chloe developed her practice around the importance of inclusivity and supporting children in developing empathy, flexible thinking, and patience. While placing high value on learning through play, Chloe creates a child-lead classroom environment where children feel valued and confident as respected members of their community. 

In the preschool classroom, Anthea is most excited to nurture young learners and share her knowledge of strategies used to support the unique needs of all children. Anthea can often be seen supporting children to understand social-thinking and emotional-regulation, and champions students as they gain confidence in the classroom. Anthea further enjoys sharing her background knowledge of nutrition and physical well-being with our preschool community and loves to encourage students to explore their interests and build meaningful connections through movement and play.